Forbes November 9, 2025
Republicans now speak of having a plan, not just President Trump’s “concepts of a plan.” In a bid to end the historically long federal government shutdown, Republicans are pitching a proposal to send money that would be appropriated by Congress directly to households rather than by way of a one-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.
As outlined by Senator Cassidy (R-LA), the money granted ACA enrollees could be deposited by them into flexible-spending accounts rather than having the funds disbursed to insurance companies which then manage people’s healthcare benefits.
On 60 Minutes, President Trump said Obamacare is “bad healthcare at far too high a price.” He summarized the Republican proposal as redirecting money intended for insurance companies operating...
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